Big name signings bringing best out of Harris

By JON NEWCOMBE
NEWS EXTRA
UNHERALDED homegrown centre Chris Harris is enjoying being the centre of attention at Newcastle – even with the arrival of several star turns in his position.
While the return of Toby Flood and the signatures of Josh Matavesi and Maxime Mermoz caught the eye this summer, it is Harris who has been the mainstay in midfield.
Having scored in the epic 33-32 win over Bath, the 26- year-old made his fourth straight start against London Irish on Friday night, a run of games that seemed unlikely when he first heard about the Falcons’ recruitment plans.
But wit...

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